Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev and said that he has been a "constant source of inspiration for all sports lovers".

'All of us have to ensure Indian sports reaches new heights': PM Modi tells Kapil Dev

It looks like Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled his promise of eating ice cream with badminton star PV Sindhu when he hosted some of the Indian athletes at his residence.

PM Narendra Modi fulfils promise, has ice cream with badminton star PV Sindhu - see pics

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra moved up 14 places to become World No. 2 as per the latest World Athletics Men's Javelin Rankings (as of 10 August 2021). Neeraj won a historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, leading India to its best-ever haul in the Olympics with seven medals — a gold, two silvers and four bronze medals.

Neeraj Chopra jumps 14 places to 2nd in world rankings after historic gold medal at Tokyo Olympics

As the entire nation is basking in the glory of India's best-ever medal haul at Olympics, including a gold medal in athletics at Tokyo Games 2020, a piece of news went viral.

Pinky Karmakar, once an Olympic torchbearer now works as a daily wage labourer in Assam

From javelin star Neeraj Chopra to wrestling ace Bajrang Punia, Indian medal winners received a thunderous welcome after they arrived back home on Monday (August 9) from their terrific run at the Tokyo Olympics, which concluded on Sunday.

From Neeraj Chopra to Bajrang Punia, athletes receive thunderous welcome in India, get felicitated - watch

The skipper of the India cricket team Virat Kohli has praised Indian athletes for their campaign at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Virat congratulated all the winners and participants and wished them luck for the future.

'We are so proud': Virat Kohli's message for Indian winners and participants at Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 Games have come to a grand conclusion after facing several of challenges. Tokyo Games was kicked off on July 23 after a year-long delay due to COVID-19, however, the event retained the Tokyo 2020 name for marketing and branding purposes.

Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony: When and where to watch; IST time, theme, venue, Indian flag bearers

Wrestler Bajrang Punia was India's flag bearer during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Sunday (August 8) as the 16-day event came to a close. The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed by IOC chief Thomas Bach, ending the pandemic-hit Games.

As Tokyo Olympics declared closed, see glimpses of India's flag bearer Bajrang Punia during closing ceremony

Battling shocks and upsets, the Tokyo Olympics 2020 emerged as a winner in more than one way but being the first gender-equal Games has been the right step in the right direction, which was long overdue.

India at Olympics 2020: Graph shows positives and upward curve in female representation; more efforts still needed

India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, turned 27 on August 8. She celebrated her special day with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh at his official residence.

Mirabai Chanu celebrates birthday with Manipur CM: 'May you continue to bring laurels to the country' - watch

Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin star has brought glory to the nation by winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. While the entire nation is pumped up and congratulating the "Golden Boy" after his historic triumph, he spoke exclusively to WION's Digvijay Singh Deo about his journey and dreams.

Exclusive: Tokyo Olympics - 'Nobody can say that India cannot win a gold in athletics,' says 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok missed a medal by a whisker at the Tokyo Olympics as she finished fourth in the women's golf tournament at the Kasumigaseki Country Club on Friday.

Tokyo Olympics: Golfer Aditi Ashok misses medal as she slips on final day, finishes fourth

Sjoerd Marijne announced that he would be stepping down as the coach of the Indian women's hockey team. As per the official site of the Olympics, the coach said that India's bronze medal match against Great Britain was his "last".

Sjoerd Marijne steps down as Indian women's hockey team coach

Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal has condemned the alleged casteist remarks hurled at teammate Vandana Katariya's family. Rani said that whatever happened with Vandana's family was "shameful" and urged people to "rise above casteism".

Hockey - 'Player makes so many sacrifices...': Rani Rampal condemns 'shameful' remarks hurled at Vandana's family

After winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu had expressed her desire to meet the truck drivers who used to give her a lift during training days.

'Extraordinary gestures': Mirabai Chanu felicitates truck drivers who helped her during training days - see pics

Indian women's hockey team captures nation's imagination, here's a look at their fairytale run at Tokyo 2020

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the women's hockey team after they gave a spirited performance at Tokyo Olympics but missed a bronze medal narrowly. The Rani Rampal-led team went down fighting and lost the third-place match to Great Britain 3-4 on Friday (August 6).

'India is proud': PM Modi praises women's hockey team for 'outstanding' run at Tokyo Olympics

Indian women's hockey team lost to Great Britain in the bronze medal match at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Friday (August 6). India's dreams of winning a historic medal in women's hockey at the Games were shattered after Great Britain pulled off a 4-3 win over gritty India.

Tokyo Olympics: Indian women's hockey team goes down fighting against Great Britain in bronze medal match

Sjoerd Marijne, the head coach of the Indian women's hockey team quipped that it is "time for Chak De part 2" after narrowly missing out on the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Tokyo Olympics: 'Time for Chak De part 2,' quips women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne

Indian women's hockey team broke down during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he praised them for their performance at Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Indian women's hockey team breaks down during conversation with PM Modi - watch

So close, yet so far! Indian women's hockey had a medal in their sight but they went down fighting against Great Britain in the bronze medal match at Tokyo Olympics and lost 3-4.

Tokyo Olympics: From politicians to celebs, India praises 'remarkable courage' of women's hockey team

India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has opened up on how Prime Minister Narendra Modi helped her to reach the Tokyo Games 2020 and in recovering from an injury.

Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi gave me 'huge support' to train in the US, says Mirabai Chanu

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia lost to Azerbaijan's Haji Aliyev 5-12 in Men's 65kg Freestyle semi-final at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Friday (August 6) at the Makuhari Messe Hall.

Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Bajrang Punia loses to Azerbaijan's Haji Aliyev in semis, will play for bronze next

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok is in contention for the country's maiden Olympic medal in the sport in Tokyo. The 23-year-old golfer maintained second place with a three-under 68 in the third round of the Tokyo Olympics women's golf tournament at the Kasumigaseki Country Club on Friday (August 6).

Tokyo 2020: Indian golfer Aditi Ashok stays in hunt for a historic medal at Olympics

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